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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.68, 874.86 and 258.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.68, 874.86 and 258.96 is: 388.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.68 : 874.86 = 258.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.68/874.86 = 258.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.68x = 874.86 × 258.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.68x = 226,553.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,553.75/583.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.15

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